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http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/11/former-rice-qb-clement-to-work-out-for-texans/#commentsFri, 18 Nov 2011 23:10:54 +0000http://blog.chron.com/owls/?p=4793
Chase Clement has spent the past two seasons playing in the United Football League. He led the Las Vegas Locomotives to the title in 2010.]]>Former Rice quarterback Chase Clement will work out with the Texans on Monday.

“This is something I’ve been waiting a couple of years since I got out of the draft and didn’t make a team then,” said Clement, who went undrafted in 2009. “I’m extremely thrilled to have a chance.”

The Texans are looking for depth at quarterback with starter Matt Schaub possibly out for the remainder of the season.

After going undrafted, Clement signed with Hamilton of the Canadian Football League but chose not to play. He has spent the past two seasons playing in the United Football League, leading the Las Vegas Locomotives to the 2010 championship. He was named MVP of the game.

Clement led Las Vegas to a second straight appearance in the UFL championship game this season, losing to the Virginia Destroyers 17-3.

During his career at Rice from 2005-08, Clement set several passing records, including career yards (9,785), touchdowns (99) and completions (832) while teaming up with wide receiver Jarett Dillard to form one of the most prolific duos in NCAA history. Dillard is now with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Clement led the Owls to a 10-win season and Texas Bowl victory over Western Michigan in 2008.

Clement’s former teammate James Casey is currently a fullback with the Texans.

“I’d be excited no matter where it was,” Clement said. “Going back to Houston is going to be a great opportunity being right down the street from where I went to school at Rice.”